child restraint BUICK REGAL 1998 Owner's Guide

Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in
a crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
Towing a Trailer
I
If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when you pull
a
trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the
brakes may not work well
-- or even at all. You
and your passengers could be seriously injured.
You may also damage your vehicle; the resulting
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the
steps in this section. Ask your dealer for advice
and information about towing a trailer with
your vehicle.
Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with the
3800 L67 Supercharged engine.
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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6-49 Service
Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
Checking Things Under the Hood
3800 Supercharged (Code 1) Engine
Engine Oil Air Cleaner
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Engine Coolant
Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery
Bulb Replacement
Tires
Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside
of Your Vehicle 6-5
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6-67 6-67 Cleaning the Built-in
Child Restraint
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child
Restraint Harness
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and
Wiper Blades
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
Cleaning Tires
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
Vehicle Dimensions
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
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Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield
and even make it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft
cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the
surface finish.
Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint
Your built-in child restraint may be cleaned with mild
soap and lukewarm water. Don’t use household cleaners.
They may weaken the harness or damage plastic parts.
The built-in child restraint pad is attached to the child
restraint cushion and seatback with fastener strips. You
can remove the pad, machine wash it in cold water on
a
gentle cycle and tumble dry it on a low heat setting.
Never bleach or iron the pad, and don’t dry clean
it.
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in
Child Restraint Harness
Keep the safety belts and the built-in child restraint
harness clean and dry.
I A CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts or the built-in
child restraint harness.
If you do, they may be
severely weakened. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean the
safety belts and the child restraint harness only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM
Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on
interior glass.
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At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. If your vehicle has
a built-in child
restraint, also periodically make sure the harness straps,
latch plates, buckle, clip, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt and built-in child restraint system parts. If
you see anything that might keep a safety belt or built-in
child restraint system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts or harness
straps replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak
or
miss areas of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” in the Index.
Automatic Transaxle Check
Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transaxle”
in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part
D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the
body doors, hood, rear compartment, glove box door,
console door and any folding seat hardware. Part
D tells
you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be
required when exposed to a corrosive environment.
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Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-50
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-60
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-17
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
................... 6-57
Built-in Child Restraint
........................ 6-54
Built-in Child Restraint Harness
................. 6-54
Fabric
...................................... 6-50
Glass Surfaces
............................... 6-54
Inside of Your Vehicle
......................... 6-52
Instrumentpanel
............................. 6-54
Interior Plastic Components
..................... 6-54
Leather
..................................... 6-53
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-55
Special Problems
............................. 6-53
Stains
...................................... 6-50
Tires
....................................... 6-57
Vinyl
....................................... 6-53
Wheels
..................................... 6-54
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-55
Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses
................... 6-56
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3-12
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-3 1
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-25
Compact Disc Player Care
........................ 3-3 1
Compact Disc Player Errors
....................... 3-24
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-37
Console Storage
................................ 2-49
Control. Loss
of ................................ 4- 16
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6 Convex
Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-48
Coolant Bleedvalve
................................. 5-23
RecoveryTank
............................... 5-19
Coolant Heater. Engine
.......................... 2-20
Cooling System
................................ 5-17
Courtesy Lamps
................................ 2-44
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-6
Cruise Control
................................. 2-38
CruiseLight
................................... 2-74
Cupholders
............................... 2-49. 2-50
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone Users ......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-2
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-55
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-55
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-42
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
......................... 8-8
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
......................... 3-11
Defogging
............................ 3.4.3-6. 3-10
Defrosting
............................ 3.4.3.6. 3.10
Delayed Entry Lighting .......................... 2-45
Delayed Exit Lighting
........................... 2-45
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-66
Dolby@
B Noise Reduction ............. 3.16.3.19. 3.23
Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-41
DoorLocks
..................................... 2-4
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Radiator. Adding Coolant ....................... 5-22
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-27
Radio Reception
................................ 3-29
Radios
....................................... 3-13
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4- 19
Rainy Weather Tips
............................. 4-21
Reading Lamps. Rearview Mirror
.................. 2-46
Rear Door Child Security Locks
...................... 2-6
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-26
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-29
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-26
Towing
..................................... 5-13
Window Defogger
............................ 3- 11
Rear Seat Pass-Through Trunk .................... 2-50
Rear Seat Pass-Through Trunk Cushion Cupholders ... 2-50
Rearview Mirror ........................... 2-46. 2-47
Electrochromic Daymight
...................... 2-47
Inside Daymight
............................. 2-47
Reading Lamps
.............................. 2-46
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recovery Tank. Coolant
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Refrigerants. Air Conditioning ......
Remote
Activation Illumination
..........
Keyless Entry ..................
Keyless Entry Operation .........
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........... 5-19
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........... 2-12
............ 2-9
........... 2-10
Keyless Entry Synchronization
.................. 2- 14
Replacement. Bulbs
............................. 6-67
Replacement. Parts
.............................. 6-67
Replacement. Wheel
............................ 6-46
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Reporting Safety Defects .......................... 8-8
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-66
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-66
Systemcheck
................................ 7-15
Restraints. Child
................................ 1-51
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2-46
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-23
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1 . 19
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-5
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-38
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-43
Safety Belts
................................... 1-6
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-32
Children
.................................... 1-33
Driver Position
............................... 1-11
Extender .................................... 1-65
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-11
Incorrect Usage ......................... 1-14, 1-64
LapBelt
.................................... 1-32
Lap-Shoulder
...................... 1- 11, 1-26, 1-63
Larger Children
.............................. 1-63
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-10
Rear Comfort Guides .......................... 1-29
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-26
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-26
Adults
...................................... 1-11
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